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Dimensioning of Matrix of Urban Structures Complexity- Functional Paradigm

This paper is part of the larger research entitled DIMENSIONING OF MATRIX OF URBAN STRUCTURES COMPLEXITY that include different types of paradigm that are necessary for the definition of the model of urban complexity. The aim of this paper is to show the importance of the functions of particular components of matrixes of urban structures or systems, interconnection of component functions and the possibility of their operationalisation. Operationalisation of complexity and sustainability model, is carried out through parameters (on the lower level of research) and processes (at a higher level of research) that resulted from relations and interactions of components of matrixes of urban structures or systems. In order to determine the functional capacity of the urban matrix model, it is necessary in the model components to simulate the parameterisation of variables at the level of relational paradigm, and then algoritmisation on the level of functional paradigm. After determining the relation matrix of certain components in the observed area, besides the usual methods in research of complexity, method of making the relation graph of particular variables, is used as well as charts of function flow for defined model of the observed urban structure or system. Considering that particular components of the urban matrix are differently loaded by urban functions, it is necessary to carry out algoritmisations of all component functions of the urban matrix in order to define the aspects of functional co- evolution of urban area. The total functional load of existing components or capacity of future components in the observed area of urban matrix is determined by the method of suprasummation. By the method of suprasummation of effects of certain functions on the specific components of the urban matrix, the processes in a given point and time can be observed, and their flow in the selected space- time continuum can be followed. In order to observe processes in a given point and time and to follow their flow in the selected space-time continuum, effects of certain functions on the specific components of the urban matrix can be determined by the method of suprasummation. The theory of relations is used to create a relational paradigm, which allows the correct establishment of ontological aspects of the urban constructs complexity. Functional paradigm enables the understanding of epistemological aspects of complexity. The research of both paradigms will serve as a basis for the hermeneutical presentation and axiological operationalisation of urban structures and systems complexity.

Dimensioning, urban structure complexity, functional paradigm

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